Right to Protection

Right to Protection

Victims of any crime have the right to be provided a safe, secure waiting area (whenever practical), away from the defendant and the defendant's family.

Medical Care (7.69.030)

Victims of any crime have the right to access immediate medical care without undue detention by law enforcement.

Protection (7.69.030)

Victims of any crime have the right to protection from harm and threats arising from their cooperation with law enforcement and/or the prosecution of their case.

Protection Orders

Victims have the following orders of protection available to them:

Anti-Harassment Protection Order (10.14) Victims who can show a pattern of harassment designed to coerce, intimidate, or humiliate the victim can apply for an anti-harassment protection order.

Order of Protection - Domestic violence (26.50) Victims of domestic violence can apply for an order of protection, ordering offenders to have no contact with the victim.

Sexual assault protection order (7.90) A victim of a sex offense can apply for a sexual assault protection order, ordering offenders to have no contact with the victim.

Vulnerable Adult Protection Order (74.34.130) A vulnerable adult or guardian thereof may file for an order of protection to protect the vulnerable adult from abandonment, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.